CORRECTIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST 1, 2 OR 3

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Baton Rouge seeks an assistant to the Program Manager to plan, direct, and administer the statewide ICAOS case management program, working with 21 district offices and partner agencies.

Minimum qualifications include 3 years of administrative services experience or 6 years of full-time experience or a bachelor's degree; substitution rules apply.

Qualifications

• Three years of administrative services experience OR six years of full-time experience in any field.
• Bachelor's degree required or substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ensuring ICAOS case management compliance with laws and rules.
• Maintain contact with interstate and intrastate offices regarding probationers and parolees.
• Review transfer requests and eligibility for Interstate Compact transfers.
• Complete and monitor documentation and activity reports for cases.
• Enter data into databases related to case supervision.

Skills

Administrative experience

Six years full-time experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About This Job

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections –

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

Division of Probation & Parole – Adult

Headquarters

Baton Rouge, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity for you to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

This position serves as an assistant to the Program Manager in planning, directing, and administering the statewide case management program under the Interstate Commission for Adult Offender Supervision (ICAOS) for the State of Louisiana. This position works with all states participating in the ICAOS national system, 21 district offices, and other agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years of experience in administrative services; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
• A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties And Other Information

• Assists with ensuring the Division and Department comply with all requirements of ICAOS case management, including compact, state, and federal laws.
• Assists with maintaining contact with interstate and intrastate offices regarding the status of all probationers and parolees supervised under the Interstate Compact Agreement, taking appropriate action when needed.
• Reviews transfer requests from DOC institutions to ensure all criteria and eligibility requirements are met for Interstate Compact transfers.
• Completes and monitors transfer requests and incoming/outgoing Emergency Reporting Instructions for cases, which includes obtaining all required documentation.
• Reviews all supervised cases from other states and makes independent decisions regarding case management provided by other states as it relates to the Interstate Compact. Responds to violation reports, Compact Action Requests, progress reports, requests for reporting instructions, and case closures within the timeframes established by ICAOS rules.
• Reviews, analyzes, and determines requirements for investigative and supervisory assistance on interstate and intrastate correspondence, forwarding the same for appropriate action by district or headquarters staff.
• Requests and prepares documentation for all cases under the Interstate Compact Agreement, including obtaining warrants, determining alternatives to incarceration, detaining supervised individuals, preparing for preliminary hearings, and preparing activity reports.
• Obtains all required documentation from in-state and out-of-state jurisdictions to ascertain new convictions or violations to forward to the appropriate governing authority.
• Enters data into all databases relevant to case supervision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position will work for and support the Probation and Parole Program Managers and Corrections Support Specialist Supervisor.

Appointment Type

PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Compensation

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level. However, the salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

• Corrections Support Specialist 1 has an SER of $17.34 per hour
• Corrections Support Specialist 2 has an SER of $18.55 per hour
• Corrections Support Specialist 3 has an SER of $21.23 per hour

Career Progression Group

CORRECTIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST 1, 2, or 3

• Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
• Salary depends on the level of experience.
• To see minimum qualifications and salary ranges, click HERE.
• Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and not the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Other Important Information

• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
• This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• Applicants may be required to work shift work

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact

Laura Guillory

Probation & Parole Human Resources Department

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Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others